Welcome to our Sunday morning worship. One of the things we find hardest is forgiveness – when we have wounded the distress can last for years, for decades. Today we will look at Jesus’ words from the cross – “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” But first we begin by singing God’s praises: “Crown him with many crowns…”

We bring our prayers to God

Our gospel reading today is about self-knowledge and forgiveness … the clip below is by way of introduction!

And now the reading – Luke 23:32-38

³² Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with Jesus ³³ And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. ³⁴ And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. ³⁵ And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” ³⁶ The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine ³⁷ and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” ³⁸ There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”

Talk by Glyn: “Forgiveness”.

Here’s the audio:

Now we sing: “How deep the Father’s love for us …”

We bring our prayers to God:

Our closing song: “Here is love, vast as the ocean”

And let’s close by saying the grace for each other: